As you travel around the Kingdom of Euchronia in Metaphor: ReFantazio, you may come across a strange golden glow. Interact with these to pocket a 
Gold Beetle and while they won’t appear useful to begin with, once you reach the third main hub in your adventure, you’ll find someone who will take them off your hands for a reward. You’ll need to track down 46 Gold Beetles if you want to get every reward and score the All That Glitters Trophy/Achievement. Keep reading to learn what rewards you can obtain and where to find them all!
Gold Beetles can be found in many places.
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Every Gold Beetle Location¶
You can start collecting these Gold Beetles as soon as you finish the tutorial dungeon in the Northern Border Fort. The first Gold Beetle is missable, but fret not, there are more than the 46 needed to get the final reward. The table below will list where to find every Gold Beetle in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
| Number | Location |
|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Border Fort: Mountain Forest Camp - By a tree at the camp at night (turn your camera around from where you first face). MISSABLE |
| 2 | Grand Trad: Sunshade Row - To the right of the stairs near the weapon and armor shop |
| 3 | Grand Trad: Recruitment Center - Inside one of the hallways |
| 4 | Grand Trad:  Comfort Concoctions - Stick your hand into the bag of spices |
| 5 | Belega Corridor - When you reach the large area with a group of Gorbos in the center (B4), you can go through a hole on the left wall, the beetle is found to the south of it |
| 6 | Tradia Desert - From the northern exit, go southeast a little to find it by some rocks |
| 7 | Martira: Visca Alba Tavern - Examine the fireplace |
| 8 | Martira: Visca Alba Tavern - Inside the bedroom; Check the vase on the table and choose to drink. You may need to try this on several days |
| 9 | Imp’s Den - Go to the far northwest part of the map |
| 10 | Man-Eater’s Grotto - After going down to the larger area (B5), at the far north of the map |
| 11 | Abandoned Tomb - You need to take a ladder in the top right up, then go south to a ladder leading down to reach it |
| 12 | Port Brilehaven: Seabreeze Street - From the shop, go into the alley to the right and follow it up to the north, behind some crates on the left |
| 13 | Port Brilehaven: Seabreeze Street - Near where the ferry tour is, in the corner |
| 14 | Port Brilehaven:  Merchants’ Bazaar - Go to the northwest corner near the item shop |
| 15 | Port Brilehaven: Merchants’ Bazaar - In the southwest corner of where the Recruitment Center is |
| 16 | Port Brilehaven: Arenafront Wharf - Along the northern wall, to the east |
| 17 | Tomb of Lament - Go through a crawl space on the eastern part of B1 |
| 18 | Tomb of Lament - Just before the boss room (where the save cat is), look on the wall to the right to find a crawl space, go through it to find the beetle at the end |
| 19 | Gracia Forest - Northeast corner of the map |
| 20 | Forsaken Tower - Can’t miss it while climbing the tower |
| 21 | Port Brilehaven: Seabreeze Street - Reward for the Dental Distress quest (MISSABLE, as quest has a deadline) |
| 22 | Grand Trad: Regalith Grand Cathedral - Go to the market and go to the right side of the stalls. Becomes available after speaking to the Gold Beetle Trader |
| 23 | Martira: Cattleracket Road - As soon as you come in from the eastern exit, near the haybale. Becomes available after speaking to the Gold Beetle Trader |
| 24 | Martira:  MesmerEyes Apothecary - Examine the bag to the right, toward the screen |
| 25 | Virga Island  Village of Pagans:  Inn Well - Go to the north edge near the Inn to find it |
| 26 | Virga Island Village of Pagans - Go around the back of the  Golden Deer Hearth Tavern (outside) |
| 27 | Virga Island Village of Pagans - Go to the upper floor where the armor and weapon shops are, then go all the way to the left and climb up again, the beetle is on your left |
| 28 | Virga Island Village of Pagans - Go to where the Dragon Statue is in the plaza and go up behind it to find it against the fence |
| 29 | Orbwise Path - Go up the left side of the first map to the far north, then go up a slope and it’ll be on your left |
| 30 | Orbwise Path - On the first map, go to the northeast corner, close to where two chests are |
| 31 | Spire of Blind Faith - On a floor with only a circular room, can’t miss it |
| 32 | Scoundrel’s Hold - Work your way through the ladders to reach the room furthest south on the first map |
| 33 | Grand Trad: Comfort Concoctions - In the corner of the shop, you need to visit on a day when the pots aren’t in the way |
| 34 | Land of Ceremony - In the area just before the trial itself, go left from the save cat to reach it |
| 35 | Virga Island Village of Pagans - Speak to the boy near the well by the Inn after the story events at Dragon God Temple |
| 36 | Altabury Heights: Lunlumo Approach - On the right side of the street, around halfway up (when starting from the south, facing north) |
| 37 | Altabury Heights: Lunlumo Approach - Far north of the map, go down the stairs to the right (when facing north) |
| 38 | Altabury Heights:  Whitepeaks Magic Shop - Go to the glowing pot at the bottom of the screen (the shop is only open at night) |
| 39 | Altabury Heights: Blue Sky Bridge - Just south of the weapon shop, under an archway on your left |
| 40 | Altabury Heights: Opera House Square - At the end of the bridge to the far right |
| 41 | Altabury Heights:  Skyward Tavern - In the corner |
| 42 | Everfrost Forest - Southwest corner |
| 43 | Tower of Insolence - After going up the first set of stairs |
| 44 | Ancient Eldan Sanctum: Plaza of Light - After regaining control, turn around and look behind one of the ruined huts. MISSABLE |
| 45 | Altabury Heights - Complete the Deliver the Hotspring Water Quest |
| 46 | Mt. Vulkano - Keep going until you see the first ladder on your left |
| 47 | Virga Island Village of Pagans - Teleport to Sandy Coast and look behind the crates near the Runner |
| 48 | Abandoned Path - Far north |
| 49 | Manor of the Ascendant - Far north, you have to go through a crawl space in the middle, to the left, to reach it |
| 50 | Disgraced Ruins - Just to the left from the entrance |
If you’re looking for more details and a visual aid on how to find these beetles, you’ll find them all below.
Gold Beetle #1 - Northern Border Fort¶
This first Gold Beetle is also the easiest one to miss in the entire game, as it’s not obvious where to find it and you’re not even aware of them at this point in the game. Once you gain control, turn your camera and look behind you to spot the Gold Beetle.
(1 of 2) The first Gold Beetle is missable and found at the camp outside of the Northern Border Fort.
The first Gold Beetle is missable and found at the camp outside of the Northern Border Fort. (left), The second Gold Beetle can be found on Sunshade Row of Grand Trad, behind the stairs leading to the general store. (right)
Gold Beetle #2 - Grand Trad: Sunshade Row¶
Once you gain control on your first Free Day, head toward the 
General Store (when leaving from the Hushed Honeybee) and instead of going up the stairs, look behind them to the corner.
Gold Beetle #3 - Grand Trad: Recruitment Center¶
While on a Free Day in Grand Trad, return to the Recruitment Center and go into one of the side rooms to find this Gold Beetle.
(1 of 2) The third Gold Beetle can be found in a room in the Recruitment Center of Grand Trad.
The third Gold Beetle can be found in a room in the Recruitment Center of Grand Trad. (left), Search the Bag of Spices in the general store in Grand Trad for the fourth Gold Beetle. (right)
Gold Beetle #4 - Grand Trad: Comfort Concoctions¶
Head into Grand Trad’s General Store and take a look at the bags of spice to your left. There is no indicator for this, but if you go towards them, you’ll notice you can examine them. Do so and you’ll find a Gold Beetle hidden inside one of them.
Gold Beetle #5 - Belega Corridor¶
You can reach the Belega Corridor by accepting the A Bullish Embargo quest from 
Brigitta in Grand Trad. Once in the dungeon, continue until you reach the large area with a group of Gorbos in the center (B4) and you can go through a crawl space on the wall to the left, the beetle is found to the south of this passage.
(1 of 2) Go through the crawl space in the Belega Corridor to find the fifth Gold Beetle.
Go through the crawl space in the Belega Corridor to find the fifth Gold Beetle. (left), The sixth Gold Beetle is found just to the southeast of the northern exit of Tradia Desert. (right)
Gold Beetle #6 - Tradia Desert¶
Although you can head out to Tradia Desert by leaving Grand Trad’s Sunlumeo Street to the south, you’ll want to pick up the Manjula Bounty first so you don’t waste any unnecessary time. Once in the desert, starting at the northern exit, go southeast a little to find the beetle by some rocks.
Gold Beetle #7 - Martira: Visca Alba Tavern¶
This is another Gold Beetle that can be simple to miss as there’s no clear indicator. Once you gain access to Martira’s Visca Alba Tavern, go between the tables to reach the fireplace, examine it to pocket another Gold Beetle.
(1 of 2) The seventh Gold Beetle can be found by searching the fireplace in Martira’s Tavern.
The seventh Gold Beetle can be found by searching the fireplace in Martira’s Tavern. (left), While the eight Gold Beetle is inside the jug of your room in the same Tavern. (right)
Gold Beetle #8 - Martira: Visca Alba Tavern¶
While remaining in Martira’s Tavern, go ahead and access your Inn room. Inside, in the bottom corner, you’ll find a jug on a table that you can explore. Take a swig out of it and you may obtain some MAG, or more importantly, a Gold Beetle, yuck! This is seemingly random but the jug refills at the start of every new Free Day so check back every day until you get the beetle.
Gold Beetle #9 - Imp’s Den¶
To unlock the Imp’s Den, you’ll need to accept the New King of the Imp’s Bounty in Martira once you’re able to. Once you reach the dungeon, go to the far northwest part of the area to find the beetle.
(1 of 2) The ninth Gold Beetle can be found in the far northwest corner of the Imp’s Den.
The ninth Gold Beetle can be found in the far northwest corner of the Imp’s Den. (left), The 10th Gold Beetle is located in Man-Eater’s Grotto, to the north of B5. (right)
Gold Beetle #10 - Man-Eater’s Grotto¶
Like the previous area, you’ll need to accept the Man-Eater in the Mine Bounty to unlock this dungeon. Once you reach the area, after going down to the larger area (B5), go to the far north of the map.
Gold Beetle #11 - Abandoned Tomb¶
To unlock the Abandoned Tomb dungeon, you’ll need to accept the A Dagger, A Ring, and a Rake Quest in Martira (you’ll need Imagination Rank 2 though). Once you reach this dungeon far to the south of Martira, you’ll need to take a ladder in the top right up, then go south to a ladder leading down to reach the beetle.
(1 of 2) The 11th Gold Beetle can be found in the Abandoned Tomb.
The 11th Gold Beetle can be found in the Abandoned Tomb. (left), While the 12th Gold Beetle is located on Sunbreeze Street in Port Brilehaven. (right)
Gold Beetle #12 - Port Brilehaven: Seabreeze Street¶
Once you reach the third major hub in Port Brilehaven, you’ll have many Gold Beetles you can find unlike the other cities. In Seabreeze Street, you’ll find a shop on your right, go into the alley to the right of it and follow it up to the north, the beetle can be found behind some crates on the left.
Gold Beetle #13 - Port Brilehaven: Seabreeze Street¶
The second Gold Beetle found in Seabreeze Street, go to where the ferry tour is and search in the corner near the slope.
(1 of 2) The 13th Gold Beetle is also found on Sunbreeze Street, near the slope.
The 13th Gold Beetle is also found on Sunbreeze Street, near the slope. (left), The 14th Gold Beetle can be found in the corner near the general store on Merchants’ Bazaar. (right)
Gold Beetle #14 - Port Brilehaven: Merchants’ Bazaar¶
The first of two initial Gold Beetles that can be found in Port Brilehaven’s Merchants’ Bazaar, go to the northwest corner near the General Store.
Gold Beetle #15 - Port Brilehaven: Merchants’ Bazaar¶
The second of the initial Gold Beetles in Merchants’ Bazaar, go to the southwest corner of where the Recruitment Center is.
(1 of 2) The 15th Gold Beetle is also found on Merchants’ Bazaar, in the square near the Recruitment Center.
The 15th Gold Beetle is also found on Merchants’ Bazaar, in the square near the Recruitment Center. (left), You’ll find the 16th Gold Beetle in Arenafront Wharf, to the north. (right)
Gold Beetle #16 - Port Brilehaven: Arenafront Wharf¶
The final Gold Beetle in Port Brilehaven for now, go to Arenafront Wharf and search along the northern wall to the east. You’ll also find the Gold Beetle merchant here, who will start giving you rewards for those collected.
Gold Beetle #17 - Tomb of Lament¶
The first of two Gold Beetles in the Tomb of Lament dungeon, to unlock it, you’ll need to accept the 
Grieving Ghost of the Goblet (Bounty) quest. Once at the Tomb, go through a crawl space on the eastern part of B1.
(1 of 2) The 17th Gold Beetle is found in the Tomb of Lament, by going through a crawl space to reach it.
The 17th Gold Beetle is found in the Tomb of Lament, by going through a crawl space to reach it. (left), The 18th Gold Beetle can be reached by taking the crawl space to the right of the save cat in the Tomb of Lament. (right)
Gold Beetle #18 - Tomb of Lament¶
The second of two Gold Beetles in the Tomb of Lament dungeon, continue until just before you reach the boss room (where the save cat is) and look on the wall to the right to find a crawl space, go through it to find the beetle at the end.
Gold Beetle #19 - Gracia Forest¶
To unlock the Gracia Forest, accept the 
Soldier’s Solace quest in Port Brilehaven’s Angler’s Inn Square. Once you reach the forest, go to the northeast corner of the map to the find the Gold Beetle.
(1 of 2) The 19th Gold Beetle can be found to the northeast of Gracia Forest.
The 19th Gold Beetle can be found to the northeast of Gracia Forest. (left), The 20th Gold Beetle is located on the fourth floor of the Forsaken Tower. (right)
Gold Beetle #20 - Forsaken Tower¶
The Forsaken Tower is unlocked by accepting the 
Superior Scrimshaw quest in Port Brilehaven’s Merchants’ Bazaar. Once you reach the tower, keep an eye to the left of the circular rooms as you climb, it’s hard to miss.
Gold Beetle #21 - Port Brilehaven: Seabreeze Street¶
This is another Gold Beetle that’s easy to miss, as it won’t be displayed in the rewards when you accept the Dental Distress quest, but upon turning it in, you’ll also obtain a Gold Beetle for your trouble. Note that this quest has a deadline, so if you don’t complete it in time, you can miss this Gold Beetle.
(1 of 2) You will get the 21st Gold Beetle when you turn in the Dental Distress Quest.
You will get the 21st Gold Beetle when you turn in the Dental Distress Quest. (left), While the 22nd Gold Beetle can be found in Grand Trad’s marketplace after talking to the Gold Beetle Trader for the first time. (right)
Gold Beetle #22 - Grand Trad: Regalith Grand Cathedral¶
Once you’ve spoken to the Gold Beetle trader for the first time, you’ll spawn some new Gold Beetles in previous locations. To find this beetle, head to the market at Regalith Grand Cathedral and search around the stalls to the east to find it.
Gold Beetle #23 - Martira: Cattleracket Road¶
Another Gold Beetle that becomes available after speaking to the Gold Beetle trader for the first time. Return to Martira’s Cattleracket Road and as soon as you come in from the eastern exit, check near the haybale.
(1 of 2) The 23rd Gold Beetle can be found in Martira’s Cattleracket Road.
The 23rd Gold Beetle can be found in Martira’s Cattleracket Road. (left), The 24th Gold Beetle is located in Martira’s General Store, by examining the bag opposite the counter. (right)
Gold Beetle #24 - Martira: MesmerEyes Apothecary¶
Yet another Gold Beetle that becomes available after speaking to the Gold Beetle trader for the first time. Go to the MesmerEyes Apothecary and search the bags opposite the counter.
Gold Beetle #25 - Virga Island Village of Pagans: Inn Well¶
Once you have access to some free time on the Virga Islands, head outside of the Inn and check near the northern edge of this area to find the beetle.
(1 of 2) The 25th Gold Beetle is located just north of the Virga Island’s Village of Pagans Inn.
The 25th Gold Beetle is located just north of the Virga Island’s Village of Pagans Inn. (left), While the 26th Gold Beetle can be found behind the back of the Golden Deer Hearth Tavern. (right)
Gold Beetle #26 - Virga Island Village of Pagans¶
The next Gold Beetle in the Village of Pagans can be found by heading over to the Golden Deer Hearth Tavern and instead of going inside, head around the back of the establishment to find the beetle.
Gold Beetle #27 - Virga Island Village of Pagans¶
While remaining in the Village of Pagans on Virga Island, go to the upper floor where the armor and weapon shops are, then go all the way to the left and climb up another ladder to find the beetle on your left.
(1 of 2) You can find the 27th Gold Beetle on the upper floors of Virga Island’s Village of Pagans.
You can find the 27th Gold Beetle on the upper floors of Virga Island’s Village of Pagans. (left), While the 28th Gold Beetle is located behind the giant statue in the middle of the Village. (right)
Gold Beetle #28 - Virga Island Village of Pagans¶
The final Gold Beetle in the Village of Pagans for now, go to where the Dragon Statue is in the plaza and go up behind it before turning around to face the back of the statue, the beetle can be found next to the fence.
Gold Beetle #29 - Orbwise Path¶
The first of two Gold Beetles in Orbwise Path, a dungeon that is unlocked by accepting Junah’s 
Save the Mourning Snakes quest in the Village of Pagans on Virga Island. Once you reach the dungeon, go up the left side of the first map to the far north, then go up a slope and it’ll be on your left.
(1 of 2) The 29th Gold Beetle can be found by heading up the slope to the far northwest of the Orbwise Path.
The 29th Gold Beetle can be found by heading up the slope to the far northwest of the Orbwise Path. (left), The 30th Gold Beetle is also in the Orbwise Path, between two chests to the northeast. (right)
Gold Beetle #30 - Orbwise Path¶
The second of the two Gold Beetles in the Orbwise Path dungeon can also be found on the first map. Go to the northeast corner and close to where two chests are to find the beetle.
Gold Beetle #31 - Spire of Blind Faith¶
To unlock the Spire of Blind Faith dungeon, speak to the person outside of the Inn in the Village of Pagans to accept the 
Peak Curiosity quest. Once inside the dungeon, keep heading up the tower picking up the sparkling items on the mini-map, it’s hard to miss in this linear dungeon.
(1 of 2) The 31st Gold Beetle is in the Spire of Blind Faith, in a room with many enemies.
The 31st Gold Beetle is in the Spire of Blind Faith, in a room with many enemies. (left), The 32nd Gold Beetle can be found in the Scoundrel’s Gold, by taking a ladder to the far south of the area. (right)
Gold Beetle #32 - Scoundrel’s Hold¶
To unlock the Scoundrel’s Hold labyrinth, you need to accept 
The Greater One-Eyed Scoundrel (Bounty) from any Recruitment Center (as the Virga Islands does not have its own). Once inside, work your way through the ladders to reach the room furthest south on the first map.
Gold Beetle #33 - Grand Trad: Comfort Concoctions¶
When you return to Grand Trad at this stage of the adventure and pay a visit to Comfort Concoctions (General Store on Sunshade Row), you’ll spot a Gold Beetle in the top right corner. Only problem is, there may be some bags in the way preventing you from getting there. Keep checking back every day/night and eventually they’ll be gone, allowing you to stroll in and claim the beetle.
(1 of 2) The 33rd Gold Beetle can be found in Grand Trad’s General Store, in the corner on a day when the bags have been moved.
The 33rd Gold Beetle can be found in Grand Trad’s General Store, in the corner on a day when the bags have been moved. (left), The 34th Gold Beetle can be found in the Land of Ceremony, by heading left from the save cat to find it in the corner. (right)
Gold Beetle #34 - Land of Ceremony¶
To pay a visit to the Land of Ceremony dungeon, you must accept 
Eupha’s 
The Trial of Malnova quest in the Virga Islands following the events at the Dragon God Temple. Once you’re there, go to the area just before the trial itself and go left from the save cat to reach it.
Gold Beetle #35 - Virga Island Village of Pagans¶
A new Gold Beetle to find at the Virga Islands following the events at the Dragon God Temple, leave the Inn and you’ll see a boy, speak with him to obtain the beetle.
(1 of 2) The 35th Gold Beetle can be obtained by speaking to the boy outside of the Virga Island’s Inn after the events at the Dragon God Temple.
The 35th Gold Beetle can be obtained by speaking to the boy outside of the Virga Island’s Inn after the events at the Dragon God Temple. (left), The 36th Gold Beetle can be found on Altabury Height’s Lunlumo Approach. (right)
Gold Beetle #36 - Altabury Heights: Lunlumo Approach¶
As you finally reach Altabury Heights, head north up Lunlumo Approach (when entering from the south) and around halfway up, look on the right side of the street.
Gold Beetle #37 - Altabury Heights: Lunlumo Approach¶
The second Gold Beetle on Lunlumo Approach, as you reach the northern exit of the street, look to your right to find some stairs on your right, head down them to locate the beetle.
(1 of 2) The 37th Gold Beetle is on Altabury Heights’ Lunlumo Approach, down the stairs to the right near the northern exit.
The 37th Gold Beetle is on Altabury Heights’ Lunlumo Approach, down the stairs to the right near the northern exit. (left), Head into Altabury Heights’ magic shop at night to find the 38th Gold Beetle. (right)
Gold Beetle #38 - Altabury Heights: Whitepeaks Magic Shop¶
The Whitepeaks Magic Shop can be found on Blue Sky Bridge but it’s not open until night. Head inside when you’re able to and go to the glowing pot at the bottom of the screen.
Gold Beetle #39 - Altabury Heights: Blue Sky Bridge¶
Go to Upper Blue Sky Bridge and head to the weapon shop, then, from here, go to the left to find an archway where the next beetle is hiding.
(1 of 2) The 39th Gold Beetle can be found on Altabury Heights’ Blue Sky Bridge, under an archway.
The 39th Gold Beetle can be found on Altabury Heights’ Blue Sky Bridge, under an archway. (left), The 40th Gold Beetle can be found at the end of the bridge on Altabury Heights’ Opera House Square. (right)
Gold Beetle #40 - Altabury Heights: Opera House Square¶
After marveling at the spectacle that is the Opera House in Altabury Heights, head to the far right of the area across a massive bridge, the Gold Beetle can be found at the end of it.
Gold Beetle #41 - Altabury Heights: Skyward Tavern¶
The final Gold Beetle in Altabury Heights for now, go to the Skyward Tavern and search in the corner.
(1 of 2) The 41st Gold Beetle can be found in Altabury Heights’ Skyward Tavern, in the corner.
The 41st Gold Beetle can be found in Altabury Heights’ Skyward Tavern, in the corner. (left), The 42 Gold Beetle is located in the southwest corner of Everfrost Forest. (right)
Gold Beetle #42 - Everfrost Forest¶
To unlock the Everfrost Forest dungeon, accept the 
The Fiend in the Frozen Forest (Bounty) from any Recruitment Center. Once you reach the forest, search in the southwest corner to find the beetle.
Gold Beetle #43 - Tower of Insolence¶
To unlock the Tower of Insolence dungeon, accept the 
Proof of Power quest in Altabury Heights: Opera House Square. Once you reach the tower, keep an eye out after climbing the first set of stairs, it’s hard to miss.
(1 of 2) The 43rd Gold Beetle is located in the Tower of Insolence, after climbing the first set of stairs.
The 43rd Gold Beetle is located in the Tower of Insolence, after climbing the first set of stairs. (left), The 44th Gold Beetle is found in the Ancient Eldan Sanctum. This beetle is missable. (right)
Gold Beetle #44 - Ancient Eldan Sanctum: Plaza of Light¶
This is the second Gold Beetle that is permanently missable as you’ll only be able to visit the Ancient Eldan Sanctum during this one moment in the story. Once you reach the Plaza of Light, stop moving on and instead, turn around and look behind one of the ruined huts.
Gold Beetle #45 - Altabury Heights: Blue Sky Bridge¶
During the final set of free days, the Hotspring will open its doors and you’ll be able to accept the Deliver the Hotspring Water quest in Upper Blue Sky Bridge. Simply go and use it (only available at night) and turn the quest in to get another hidden Gold Beetle.
(1 of 2) The 45th Gold Beetle is a reward from the Deliver the Hotspring Water quest in Altabury Heights.
The 45th Gold Beetle is a reward from the Deliver the Hotspring Water quest in Altabury Heights. (left), The 46th Gold Beetle is located in Mt. Vulkano. Follow the path until you have a ladder on your left and follow it to the beetle. (right)
Gold Beetle #46 - Mt. Vulkano¶
To unlock the Mt. Vulkano dungeon, accept 
The Edge of Glory found in Grand Trad’s Sunshade Row. There are actually three different quests you can complete here alongside the beetle, making it a place of importance. Once inside the dungeon, keep going until you see the first ladder on your left.
Gold Beetle #47 - Virga Island Village of Pagans¶
The final Gold Beetle to be found in the Village of Pagans, teleport to the Sandy Coast and look behind the crates near the Runner, this can be a tricky one to find.
(1 of 2) The 47th Gold Beetle can be found back on the Virga Islands, behind some crates near the Gauntlet Runner.
The 47th Gold Beetle can be found back on the Virga Islands, behind some crates near the Gauntlet Runner. (left), The 48th Gold Beetle is in the Abandoned Path, far to the north. (right)
Gold Beetle #48 - Abandoned Path¶
To unlock the Abandoned Path dungeon, accept 
The Incarnate in the Woods (Bounty) from any Recruitment Center. Once you reach the dungeon, head to the far north of the area to find the beetle.
Gold Beetle #49 - Manor of the Ascendant¶
To unlock the Manor of the Ascendant dungeon, accept the 
The Cockatrice in the Clouds (Bounty) from any Recruitment Center. Once you reach the dungeon, Go to the far north and then you have to go through a crawl space in the middle, to the left, to reach the beetle.
(1 of 2) The 49th Gold Beetle can be found in the Manor of the Ascendant, far to the north.
The 49th Gold Beetle can be found in the Manor of the Ascendant, far to the north. (left), The final Gold Beetle is in the Disgraced Ruins, just to the left of the entrance. (right)
Gold Beetle #50 - Disgraced Ruins¶
The final Gold Beetle can be found in the Disgrace Ruins dungeon, unlocked by accepting 
The Apostles of the Apocalypse (Bounty) from any Recruitment Center. Once you reach the dungeon, look just to the left from the entrance to find it.
Gold Beetle Rewards¶
So, what was all this pain for in the end? Well, once you reach Port Brilehaven, make your way to Arenafront Wharf and just as you exit the ferry, you’ll spot an old man you can speak to. You’ll find that he’s a bit of a Gold Beetle aficionado and will give you a reward after turning in so many. All of these pieces of equipment are excellent and some of the best in the game, so they’re well worth your time!
| Beetles | Reward | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arcane Dragonblood (Consumable) |
Restores all MP for all allies |
| 12 |  Venomward Charm (Accessory) |
Prevents Poison, Malady, Paralysis, Hex, Burn, and Frostbite. All Stats +3 |
| 25 |  Claw Breakers (Gear) |
Resists Slash damage. Strength +6 |
| 38 | Flameseal Corset (Armor) | Nullifies Fire |
| 46 |  Dragon’s Fall (Sword) |
Increases damage against dragon-type monsters. Strength +5 |
| 47+ | Arcane Dragonblood (Consumable) |
Restores all MP for all allies |
There you have it; you now know how to find all 50 Gold Beetles in Metaphor: ReFantazio, along with detailed instructions on where they’re lurking and what goodies you can receive for turning them in.
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